Bit & Pieces ~

Well, looks like I kept with my usual MO of not taking enough pictures! I always have good intentions at these events, but somehow it just doesn't happen the way I envisioned...

Stitching fun in my class

My soldered angel, almost done...what a lucky accident that I had the rhinestone bow pin that ended up becoming her wings! Can't decide if I want to use the cream trim (from Parcel) or not...what a fun class and so great to finally meet Kecia!

Monmouth Antiques shopping night

Sweet peeps ~ Kecia, Jenny & Ruth
It's always so exciting to finally meet in person ~ and why did y'all think I was a blond!?

Sharing a vendor table with Crystal

Getting crafty ~ some finished Make & Takes

We did get to the Jersey Shore, but didn't bump into Snookie or The Situation (not that we were looking,) but we did eat at a hip place with a cool surfer vibe on the Asbury Park Boardwalk that I highly recommend ~ Langosta Lounge

...and that about wraps up our fun time in Jersey!

Looking forward to seeing all of you (and more) next year ~

xo Heidi

P.S. Kits are available in the shop

Art Opera ~ Day 1

The whole Art Opera gang

The tables were set with a vintage seaside theme, and were we ever spoiled ~ at each place setting was a goodie bag loaded with oodles of creative goods, and a cone filled with candies!

My friend Janet and I came ready to party!

Queens of the sea in our crowns!

More to come...

xo Heidi

I'm Back ~

...from Art Opera, and we all had a magically fabulous time!

I'm still unpacking, filling orders and getting back to "normal"
The shop is loaded up with goodies, kits & supplies ~
so come take a peek, and...

I'll be posting soon about all the fun we had on the Jersey Shore!

xo Heidi
P.S. I just about keeled over when I found the little vintage birds (above) each is just so sweet and expressive ~ the photos do not do them justice! So adorable with a tiny bit of glitter on their back, I just love them!

Once in a While ~

...I have a good idea, one where I use my head to create something without it being endlessly laborious & tedious. Like how I first printed this doll ~ from my ink-jet printer. It worked perfectly, but when you have to do a lot ~ I envisioned the (potential) disasters

I was so excited when I got the fabric back from the printer ~ it came out perfectly, thanks to my wonderful sister. I sent her my artwork and she sent it back ready for the printer ~ lucky me!

Now I can cut each section up for my kits ~ how wonderful is that!?

It could be dangerous ~ I'm already dreaming up new ideas...

Do You Art Opera ~

The amazing details and fun that Lisa has put into Art Opera makes me wonder if she is Wonder Woman! I am counting down the days to meet old friends and new...of course there is still much to do; like wrapping pretty packages, making flowers bloom from paper, and creating lots of other Springtime magic ~ hope you'll join us ~ hope there's still room!?

My project "Belle of the Ball" will be so much fun, even if you've never done embroidery before! There's lots of options to do as much or as little hand stitching as you'd like - in the end you will have a lovely embellished doll who will always be sitting pretty, and just may hold some pins for you!

...the back - by the time you see it I'll probably have added more ~ I can't put it down!

And, I'd like to let you know that my friend Crystal, of Vintage by Crystal, will be sharing a table with me during the Vendor Fair! Recently I spent an afternoon creating jewelry with her and Heather, at her home and I can tell you that her new Spring wares are super sweet!

Hope to see you at the Art Opera ~

Art Opera Blog Party ~

Ahhh, signs of Spring...can't wait!

Click on the photo to fly over to the Art Opera Blog Party ~ lots of prizes to win all week long!

Best of luck ~
xo Heidi

Art Opera ~

Have you heard the news ~ Art Opera registration is now open!

This fabulous East Coast event is the magical dream brought to life by the amazingly talented Lisa Kettell

Calling all costume designers...

My class ~ Belle of the Opera is a mixed media art doll project
We'll use paint, embroidery stitches, and vintage millinery supplies to create a freestanding doll. With embroidered samplers making a huge comeback, I thought it would be fun to incorporate some simple hand stitching, but fear not if you have never embroidered before. Whether your style is simple elegance or over-the-top, the emphasis will definitely be on having fun and being creative! The end of class we'll have a little fashion show, line the dolls up, and send them down the cat walk


I drew on my career in Fashion Design when I created this project; custom bridal, children's clothing, and fabric & embroidery design. My love of paper and vintage style arts & crafts has been a lifelong passion which I've switched my focus to in recent years, but fabric seems to be creeping back in more and more

Hope you'll join us for the artful festivities!

xo Heidi